George William Hodge
July 10, 1935 ~ November 14, 2014
George William Hodge, 79, of Jefferson City, died Friday, November 14, 2014, at St. Mary's Health Center surrounded by his family.
He was born July 10, 1935, in Vichy, Missouri, the son of the late Frank S. and Almeta (Hodge) Hodge.
He was a 1953 graduate of Maries R-1 Vienna High School; he received his Bachelors degree in 1961, Masters degree in 1971, and his Educational Specialist degree in 1975, all from University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg.
George served his country as a member of the United States Navy.
He was united in marriage on November 18, 1961, at Visitation Catholic Church in Vienna to Marcella Clara Bocklage who still survives.
George spent over 30 years working for the Maries R-1 School District as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He later worked for the Department of Corrections as an institutional activities coordinator.
George was baptized in the Methodist faith. George's hobbies included reading, traveling, watching sports, and especially spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Marcella, he is survived by five children, Eric Hodge, Brian Hodge, Sheila (Ron) Logan, Cindy (Bill) Wibberg, Teri (Chad) Tillinghast, all of Jefferson City; and six grandchildren, Payton Logan, Devyn Logan, William Wibberg, II, Riley Wibberg, Trent Tillinghast, and Samuel Tillinghast.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Hodge.
Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Friday, November 21, 2014, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Lowell Perkins officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. till 12 Noon Friday, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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5B has you and your family in their hearts and prayers, Mrs. Logan.
Sorry for your loss, you’re family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Capt. Kenneth McDaniel
Sorry for your loss, you’re family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Capt. Kenneth McDaniel
You and Coach Parker always pushed me to be the very best I could be… I’ll always remember the passion you brought to teaching and coaching… My sincerest condolences to the family of Coach Hodge, he will always be remembered by this member of the class of 1970.
I’m sorry to hear about Mr Hodge he was a great teacher and principle. He was always nice to me during my challenging years in school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Class of 1978
Bill was my first cousin…my mother Alice Hodge Spencer, was the youngest sister of Bill’s dad, my Uncle Frank. I was so very sorry to hear of his passing, for as children, we saw each other very often in Maries Co. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. I do have very fond memories of Jim, Bill and my own siblings, John and Alma Spencer. This is very sad indeed.
I loved the DVD. Thank you so much for posting it. Many of the pictures brought back vivid memories, happy ones to be sure. It seems as if Bill had a wonderful life.